ALK Positive
Sandy Springs
We are a patient-driven organization that seeks a cure for ALK+ cancer and works to improve patients’ quality of life and life expectancy worldwide.
ALK Positive, Inc. is a patient-founded and patient-driven nonprofit organization committed to transforming the future for everyone affected by ALK-positive cancer. What began in 2015 as a grassroots effort by Merita Carroll, a stage IV patient and oncology nurse seeking connection, has grown into a global movement of more than 3,000 patients and care partners across 55+ countries.
We’re not just here to raise awareness, we’re here to drive research, fund clinical trials, and demand better treatment options . From advocating for the inclusion of ALK in clinical studies to investing in breakthrough science, we act with urgency, because for our community, research means survival.
This is more than an organization. It’s a global force for change, made possible by dedicated volunteers, bold leadership, and a community that refuses to wait.
ALK Positive was created by Merita Carroll in 2015. She wanted a support community where ALK-positive lung cancer patients, like herself, and caregivers could share their personal experience with this condition.
Merita was a vibrant healthy young woman working as a registered nurse when diagnosed Stage IV. She was diagnosed on March 6, 2015 and, sadly, passed away on April 24, 2018.
Programs
- Second Opinion Program
- Art Therapy
- Explore with Writing
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